Managed LAN (Local Area Network) services provide businesses with a fully managed, secure, and high-performance wired network infrastructure tailored to various use cases including office environments, multi-tenant buildings, public access networks, operational technology (OT) systems, IoT ecosystems, and hospitality guest and services access.
With Managed LAN, businesses can outsource the design, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of their LAN infrastructure to a team of experts, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability. This service is ideal for companies looking to enhance connectivity across different environments, reduce IT complexity, and ensure seamless integration of critical devices and applications.
Key features
End-to-End: with services for full design installation and configuration through in-life monitoring, and maintenance of LAN infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
Advanced Security offerings: offerings enterprise-grade security features, including firewalls, Network Access Control (NAC), VLAN segmentation, and encrypted communication for secure data transmission.
Multi-Platform Support: designing the correct tools and devices for various use cases such as offices, multi-tenant buildings, public access networks, industrial OT environments, IoT ecosystems, and hospitality guest services.
Traffic Segmentation: support multiple segregations methodologies and performance management techniques to prioritise critical applications and isolate traffic for security and performance.
24/7 Monitoring & Support: continuous monitoring of LAN performance, along with proactive maintenance and issue resolution, supported by 24/7 technical teams.
High Availability & Redundancy: can be builtin as required based on a risk approach ensuring network resilience with redundant hardware, failover configurations, and load balancing to maximise uptime and prevent disruptions.
IoT & OT Integration: optimising LAN infrastructure for connecting operational technology (OT) devices and IoT networks, ensuring low-latency, secure connections for mission-critical systems.
Network Analytics & Reporting: comprehensive insights into network performance, device connectivity, bandwidth utilisation, and security incidents through detailed reporting tools.
Scalability & Flexibility: with a scalable LAN architecture that easily accommodates growth in user numbers, devices, and applications, with support for multi-site and remote environments.
Customisable Network Policies: Network Policies tailored network policies to meet specific operational, security, and compliance requirements, including access controls and data protection standards.
Related solutions
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Network Topology: supporting multiple topologies to suit the requirements for performance and resilience included hybrid LAN topologies
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Security Features: can be added throughout including Firewalls, VPNs, 802.1X NAC, RADIUS authentication, and VLAN isolation as well as many more
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Bandwidth scalablity: from 1 Gbps to 100’s Gbps and beyond for high-performance environments
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LAN Switching: at Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching with support for IPv4 and IPv6
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Traffic Management: VLAN, QoS, bandwidth throttling, and network traffic shaping
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Support for OT/IoT: supportings Industrial Ethernet protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profinet) for OT and IoT devices
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Access Control : and Network Access Control with role-based user/device access policies
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Network Monitoring Tools: real-time monitoring, bandwidth analysis, and security alerts
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Ultra-low latency: for real-time applications and industrial use cases
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Network Uptime : with SLA-backed uptime, through high availability and redundancy features
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PoE (Power over Ethernet): support for PoE and PoE+ to power devices like phones, cameras, and IoT devices
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Cloud Integration: hybrid cloud connectivity options for on-premises and cloud-based systems
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Optimised Connectivity for Various Platforms: managed LAN services are designed to deliver robust and secure connectivity across various platforms, including corporate offices, multi-tenant buildings, public access networks, industrial operational technology (OT), IoT systems, and hospitality guest networks. This flexibility ensures tailored solutions for different industries and use cases.
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Enhanced Security: with Managed LAN services as required can incorporate advanced security measures such as VLAN segmentation, Network Access Control (NAC), and encrypted communication. These features protect sensitive business data and ensure that traffic between devices and applications remains secure, even in high-risk environments like public networks and multi-tenant buildings.
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Seamless IoT & OT Integration: optimised for IoT and OT use cases, Managed LAN provides low-latency, secure connections for critical devices such as sensors, control systems, and industrial equipment, ensuring smooth operation in manufacturing, logistics, and other industrial sectors.
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Reduced IT Complexity: by outsourcing LAN management, businesses reduce the burden on internal IT teams and gain access to expert support. This allows in-house teams to focus on core business operations while ensuring that the LAN infrastructure is always running at peak performance.
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Scalable Network Infrastructure: managed LAN services allows for flexibility to easily scale your network as your business grows, accommodating new users, devices, and applications. Multi-site support allows businesses to extend connectivity to additional offices, retail locations, or hospitality venues with ease.
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24/7 Proactive Monitoring & Support: with continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance ensure that network issues are detected and resolved before they impact business operations. Dedicated 24/7 support guarantees that help is always available when needed.
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Improved Network Performance: with features like VLAN segmentation and Quality of Service (QoS), Managed LAN ensures optimal performance by prioritising critical applications, reducing network congestion, and delivering low-latency connectivity.
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High Availability & Redundancy: designed for mission-critical environments, Managed LAN services offer high availability through redundant hardware, failover configurations, and load balancing. This ensures uninterrupted network access and minimises the risk of downtime.
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Comprehensive Analytics & Reporting: detailed reporting tools provide insights into network performance, security incidents, and bandwidth utilisation, helping businesses make informed decisions about network optimisation and security policies
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Customisable for Industry: whether in hospitality, manufacturing, healthcare, or multi-tenant environments, Managed LAN services will be customised to meet industry-specific requirements, from security compliance to user access management.
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Offices: managed LAN delivers high-performance wired network infrastructure for corporate offices, enabling seamless connectivity for employees, secure data transfer, and support for bandwidth-intensive applications such as video conferencing and cloud services.
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Multi-Tenant Buildings: provides separate, secure LAN segments for multiple tenants within a shared building, ensuring secure and independent network access for each organisation.
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Public Access Networks: managed LAN for public access points, such as libraries, shopping centres, and airports, offers secure and reliable network services with traffic segmentation and role-based access control.
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Operational Technology (OT): optimised for manufacturing and industrial use cases, the LAN infrastructure supports mission-critical OT systems, including SCADA, PLCs, and sensors, with ultra-low latency and industrial-grade security.
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IoT Networks: managed LAN offers specialised support for IoT devices, providing secure, low-latency connectivity for sensors, cameras, smart devices, and more, with the ability to scale as IoT deployments grow.
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Hospitality: designed for hotels, resorts, and other hospitality venues, Managed LAN provides secure and high-performance network infrastructure for both guest access and internal services, with VLANs to separate guest and operational traffic.